Places

Date: 1895

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B016

Description: Contains notes about places associated with Kupe in Wellington and Wairarapa, whakapapa, financial records by Tuta Nihoniho and miscellaneous notes about land management There is a lengthy account of the destruction of the Te Arawa canoe by Raumati, and subsequent events, and a related narrative about Raumati's son, Ngarue and his activites and family There are haka and waiata, a list of pa in Taranaki and related iwi, notes about the origins and settlements of various iwi, notes about greenstone, and a narrative about conflicts between Te Ati Awa and Waikato, and the subsequent migration of Te Ati Awa along with Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Toa to the Wellington area There are notes about the arrival of Pakeha in New Zealand before Captain Cook, and a note in Elsdon Best's hand that states that much of the information in the manuscript was extracted from the Journal of the Polynesian Society and other published sources Also contains the names of several muskets belonging to the Ngati Toa which were named in a waiata composed by the wife of Te Pukoro, a Ngati Tama/ Ati Awa chief killed in the Wairarapa in the late 1820s. This lament was composed and sung at Waikanae to rouse the Ngati Toa to seek revenge for the deaths of the Ngati Tama and Ati Awa in the Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ maroon, black boards, 24 cm., vol. numbered 9

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-046

Description: Shows groups of figures seated amongst tents and flags. The flags carry the inscription TAKOTO, and Kingi Tawhiao, and Te Kingi o te Rangimarie (reversed). Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 46. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s

Reference: D-001-009-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: D-001-023

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-052

Description: Shows a group of mourners with bowed heads, wearing leaf headdresses. There is a statue at the left, behind a tent. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 52. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material

Reference: MS-Papers-0230-008

Description: Correspondence and letters concerning the history and activities of whalers in New Zealand during the early and mid 18th century. Mostly concerns activities in Northland, Kawhia and Tauranga. Also includes extracts of verbatim evidence from various Maori from these districts. Also includes whakapapa for the Kennedy family from Ngati Porou, and biographical information for the Kennedy, Mair, Clendon, Tapsell & other families. Includes census of Europeans residing in Northern District, 1846 (from Clendon mss in Auckland Public Library) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1860-1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-003

Description: Correspondence relating to the purchase of Maori land by the Native Land Purchase Dept. Language - engl

Date: [1839-1934]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-47

Description: Contains notes and drafts including a story about Te Pehu pa and caves and dwellings in the area, `The song of the riroriro,' `Kawhia and the kingites: Tawhao and Tapihana,' `Folk-tales of South Westland: Fairy and taniwha legends,' a story about Thomas Adamson, notes about the Urewera and Te Kooti, a handwritten letter from C A Durie, notes about moko and notes and drafts about Reverend B Y Ashwell's recollections as a Waikato missionary from 1878, also notes relating to Rangitihi whakapapa, and a waiata (ngeri) which is described as a "war-song for Sergeant Major Nixon" as a bayonet drill. Arrangement: From box 58 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1886

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MSY-6581

Description: Contains claimants accounts around disputed, confiscated lands in the King Country or rohe potae area Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-044

Description: Shows groups of figures seated on a flat field. Several flags or banners are flying, inscribed with words such as: King Tawhiao, Kingi Tawhiao, Ko Waikato. A note labels a sketch of a "haka, nude" at the centre right. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 44. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm.

Date: 1863-1874, nd

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-033

Description: Includes reports and correspondence about the activities of Maori tribes and chiefs, mostly of a military nature, for the Whanganui and Waikato districts and the Kingitanga. Also includes a letter from a european settler (identity unknown ?) to a relative about an attack on his residence, which he apparently survived ! Also contains hand written copies and printed matter relating lists of Maori taken prisoner at Rangiriri. The hand written lists (letter) also include the names of returned "rebels"; lists including women and children; deaths for certain years. These are usually arranged by year or kainga (place of residence), or Iwi / hapu (tribe or sub-tribe). All lists relate to Waikato. Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: 1846-1852

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: qMS-1206-1212

Description: These volumes contain copies of correspondence recieved and despatched. Includes reports from McLean to Governor Eyre about the return migration of sections of the Te Ati Awa from Waikanae and Arapaoa (South Island) to Taranaki and the Crown's desire to completely extinguish native title; various reports and correspondence about the Rangitikei Block and includes notes by McLean made at one of the land meetings in 1849; list of names of rangatira [24] who have a claim to the 40,000 acre Whanganui land block of the NZ Company. Also includes a report by McLean about the activities (and some agressions) of Te Rangihaeata and his desire to fight continued European encroachment and a copy of a letter by Te Rangihaeata to chiefs in Kawhia seeking their assistance to revenge the capture of Te Rauparaha and their reply refusing to assist him Language - Some in Maori Arrangement: qMS-1206-1212 are boxed together Quantity: 7 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (35 cm; marbled paper, marbled edges, ¼ blue morocco tie case) Finding Aids: Calendar of contents pasted inside front cover of some volumes; indexes.

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-053

Description: Shows three figures with leaf headdresses, waving leaves or small pieces of cloth in both hands, beneath flags at the tangi. A small group at the left watches them. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 53. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-046-2

Description: Shows a two-storeyed blockhouse. Other Titles - Blockhouse Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. after page 46. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 150 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-048/049

Description: Shows a general view of the crowds at the tangi, with a hill in the background. There are many flags or banners raised, bearing the words: Takoto, Ko Mahuta te Kingi, Kingi o te Rangimarie, Tamatera, MNKR. One part of the crowd may be performing a haka with raised rifle butts. A section of the crowd is labelled "Women in green leaves", and another group is labelled "Mourners". A group of "Pakehas" is noted at the extrem left distance. There is a small sketch of a church spire, labelled "W Herb Jones Royal Col in London" at the top left. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Pages 48-49. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) on double spread of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on double page, 182 x 540 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-060/061

Description: Shows a closer view than that on pages 48-49. The crowd is seated looking inwards towards the central area and tents beneath banners. A figure in leaf headdress stands at the far right foreground, and a man with two feathers in a haedband stands on the far left. The flags or banners (seen from the back so that the words are in mirrored form) Tamatera, Ko Waikato, Takoto, Ko Mahuta Te Kingi, Kingi Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero, Nga Wahine Rikiriki a Tapaue. A detailed study at the top left shows the back of a man, naked to the waist, holding a rifle across his shoulders. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Pages 60-61. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) on double spread of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on double page, 182 x 540 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1880-1984

From: Ormsby family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6889-2

Description: Contains a wide range of materials including the ratified minutes of a meeting held in Tokaanu in 1909 which have been annotated with the name Mahuta K. Tawhiao which describe land issues affecting Ngati Tuwharetoa and the greater Maori population and other issues like bird reserves; also contains the pay rates for land surveyors in 1880; an essay on Nehenehenui which is a Maori name for a part of the Waikato region; a letter to Pei Te Hurinui Jones; a published article on the war at 'Orakau'; the whakapapa of Mahanga and Paratai and others; includes a list of names from the Ormsby family with the word 'Ambulance' at the top of the page; also includes an article from the Waitomo News where teachers interact with Maori members of the community to improve Maori education Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere

Reference: D-001-023-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 221 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm Provenance: Donation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, July 1994

Date: 1886-1916

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: Series-4437

Description: Ten minute books containing claimant accounts to disputed lands and land blocks which include whakapapa and narratives describing claimants links to the land Quantity: 10 volume(s).

Date: 1864 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-063

Description: Shows a Maori meeting house with carved tekoteko, raparapa and amo. There are two tents pitched at the extreme left and one at the far right. This is probably King Matutaera's whare (see photograph at 1/2-096095-G) Another version of this image is at E-125-059 Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [63 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm